In this fifth book final volume of the acclaimed series Glass Thorns, Melanie Rawn has created a superb high fantasy series that blends the worlds of magic, theater, art, and politics.
The boys are at the top of their theatrical game. Their only real competition for the hearts and gold of the public are the Shadowshapers. Nevertheless, the past years of financial struggle, since their manager proved to have been embezzling, have taken a toll on the group's creativity.
A shocking event brings all that to an end and brings Touchstone back together to create a play that will rattle the ceilings and shatter all the glass in palaces and theaters alike. An ancient conflict will come to a violent conclusion on stage, and all the gods will be watching.
The Glass Thorns Series
#1 Touchstone
#2 Elsewhens
#3 Thornlost
#4 Window Wall
#5 Playing to the Gods
Industry Reviews
Praise for Playing to the Gods"Excellent."--Azure DwarfPraise for the series Glass Thorns"Rawn's elegantly written saga . . . sets a new benchmark for excellence in high fantasy."--Library Journal, starred review, on Elsewhens"Will appeal to fantasy fans and theater lovers alike."--Publishers Weekly on Touchstone"With a fully realized world and magical system, as well as a character-driven plot, this will appeal to fans of traditional fantasies like [Sanderson's] Warbreaker or [O'Sullivan's] Riyria series."--Booklist on Touchstone"Rich and original."--Locus on Thornlost"Inventive and involving."--Kirkus Reviews on Window Wall Praise for the series Glass Thorns"Rawn's elegantly written saga . . . sets a new benchmark for excellence in high fantasy."--Library Journal, starred review, on Elsewhens"Will appeal to fantasy fans and theater lovers alike."--Publishers Weekly on Touchstone"With a fully realized world and magical system, as well as a character-driven plot, this will appeal to fans of traditional fantasies like [Sanderson's] Warbreaker or [O'Sullivan's] Riyria series."--Booklist on Touchstone"Rich and original."--Locus on Thornlost"Inventive and involving."--Kirkus Reviews on Window Wall Praise for the series Glass Thorns Rawn's elegantly written saga . . . sets a new benchmark for excellence in high fantasy. Library Journal, starred review, on Elsewhens Will appeal to fantasy fans and theater lovers alike. Publishers Weekly on Touchstone With a fully realized world and magical system, as well as a character-driven plot, this will appeal to fans of traditional fantasies like [Sanderson's] Warbreaker or [O'Sullivan's] Riyria series. Booklist on Touchstone"